Chapter 5: The “Holy Lord” is Just a Glorified House Cat

"YOU'RE STILL ALIVE?! YOU SON OF A BITCH... I should have known! A sweaty try-hard like you wouldn't get farmed that easily!"

The voice boomed with infinite shock, echoing through the sacred hall.

But the moment the words left the Holy Lord’s mouth—

SNAP.

Lynn waved his hand. Space froze. A soundproof barrier materialized instantly, cutting off the entire area from the outside world.

"Keep it down, you overgrown furball!" Lynn frowned, glaring at the ball of light. "I knew it was you, you flat-faced lion. Why are you shouting? If my Master hears you, I’ll have to kill you to silence the witness."

However, Lynn made one critical miscalculation.

In that split second before the barrier went up, Nanako had heard the Holy Lord’s outburst.

She stood frozen, her mind reeling. You gotta be kidding me. My disciple... knows the Holy Lord? And the Holy Lord just called him a "Son of a Bitch"?!

Then, Lynn’s internal monologue flooded her brain again.

[ Inner Voice ] [ Man, no wonder this map felt familiar. It’s this stupid cat. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ I can't believe this guy survived the server wipe too. Shameless. He probably offered 90% of his XP to the Gods just to avoid getting banned. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ What an idiot. Thinking the Gods are merciful? They just kept you alive so they can farm you for loot again later. You're just a renewable resource, you dumb cat. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Still, he’s got some moves. If I hadn't walked into his aggro range, I wouldn't have detected him at all. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Hmm... should I devour him? This stupid cat looks like he's hoarded a lot of Essence Points... Hehehe. ]

Nanako: (ΩДΩ)!!

Devour?! My disciple is thinking about EATING the Holy Lord?!

Is he a Demon King? A World Eater?!

She tried to turn her head, but her body wouldn't move. The space around her was locked in stasis. This isn't the Holy Lord's doing. This is Lynn's magic! He can freeze space?!

[ Inside the Barrier ]

A few minutes later. (The content of their conversation was censored for Nanako).

Lynn stared at the "Holy Lord"—who was currently prostrating on the ground like a scolded puppy—with dead-fish eyes.

The "Holy Lord" was, in fact, a majestic, winged lion. But right now, he looked pathetic.

"I'll let you off the hook this time," Lynn said, picking his ear. "But remember: DO NOT tell anyone I’m camping here. Since I know you're alive, you should know I have the DPS to delete you instantly."

The Holy Lord whimpered, paws covering his face. "Don't worry... my lips are sealed... I know the Gods are trash admins. That's why I've been hiding here, grinding XP to get my revenge! Meow~~"

Lynn scowled. "You're a lion. Why are you meowing?"

The Holy Lord looked up with teary eyes. "Because you forced me to learn it a thousand years ago! You said you’d beat me up if I didn't act 'kawaii'!"

Lynn: "..."

Lynn rubbed his temples. He glanced at his Loli Master, who was still frozen in time nearby.

"Alright, cut the chat. Just give me a random buff so I can fool my Master. Then, pack your bags and move out. This mountain isn't big enough for two tigers. If we stay close, the Admins will notice the mana density."

The Holy Lord mumbled. "But I was here first..."

Lynn: "Hm?"

The lion shook his head so fast it became a blur. "N-Nothing! You're the Boss! You're the Carry! I'll move out immediately!"

Reluctantly, the lion reached out a claw and plucked a handful of his own golden fur. "Still as tyrannical as you were a thousand years ago..." he grumbled.

He blew on the fur. POOF. The fur disintegrated into countless particles of light, merging into Lynn's body.

[ System Alert ]

You received: Blessing of the Ancient Spirit. Holy Affinity +10,000

Lynn sneezed, waving away the glowing particles. "Ugh. I knew it. The Holy Energy here is just your shedding. You shed way too much. No wonder you can't hide; you're leaving DNA everywhere. Just shave it all off next time. Nobody's looking. It's not embarrassing."

The Holy Lord stood up, defiant. "No! I will obey any order, but my mane is my bottom line! Bald is not beautiful!"

[ Outside the Sacred Veil ]

Thirty minutes later.

Nanako walked out of the palace, clutching her book, her expression a mix of confusion and horror. Behind her, Lynn followed with his hands behind his head, whistling a cheerful tune.

"Disciple," Nanako asked, eyeing him suspiciously. "What exactly happened back there? Why couldn't I move or hear anything?"

Lynn smiled brightly. His eyes sparkled with "admiration."

"It was the Great Holy Lord, Master! He said the blessing required a sterile environment, so he isolated the space to prevent contamination."

Nanako narrowed her eyes. "Really?"

Lynn did a little spin to show off his glowing aura. "Yes! The Great Holy Lord granted me his Divine Blessing! I feel so light! He truly is a magnificent, benevolent entity!"

His face was the picture of piety. A devout believer praising a miracle. Oscar-worthy acting.

[ Inner Voice ] [ What else could have happened? That stupid cat just threw a handful of fur in my face. Disgusting. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ "Holy Lord"... pfft. That title only fools casuals. Times have changed. Even pets are getting promoted to Gods these days. ]

[ Inner Voice ] [ Anyway, the Loli Master definitely didn't notice anything. ] [ Impossible. My acting is S-Tier. Plus, I’m too handsome to be suspected. ]

Nanako: "?????"

So... How can he praise the Lord with his mouth while calling him a "Stupid Cat" and a "Pet" in his mind?!

And stop with the "I'm handsome" excuse!

Just who IS my disciple? The more I dig, the scarier it gets!

[ Nanako's Mage Tower - Private Quarters ]

Thirty minutes later.

Nanako sat at her desk, furiously scribbling into her diary with a quill.

[ Investigation Log: The Suspect "Lynn" ]

Something is wrong with him. (Confirmed: 100%)

He is hiding his stats. (Theory: Is "1/500,000,000th" power = Tier 2 Mage? Needs verification.)

His identity is ancient. (Suspected: He has lived for >1000 years and bullied the Holy Lord in the past. 80% Certainty.)

Personality: Narcissist + Delusional Confidence + Loves to roast his Master in his head. (CONFIRMED!!)

Race: Not a Demon or Evil Spirit. (Confirmed). But possibly a Higher Being. (TBD).

Action Item: MUST BEAT HIM UP. (Priority: High).

[ Several Hours Later ]

Boom.

A terrifying wave of Holy Energy exploded over the tranquil skies of Winterspring Valley.

Nanako rushed out of her tower instantly. She looked up at the sky. Her jaw dropped.

"Is that..."

Abandoned

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